Our Values

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do. 

Our Values are:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

R&M is a service area within Coventry City Council which provides repair and maintenance services to Coventry City’s operational, commercial and school portfolio.  We have a dedicated team with over 30 years’ experience of completing emergency and responsive repairs, planned preventative maintenance schedules and property improvements and refurbishments. 

The R&M team is multi-disciplined providing building works, refurbishments, general maintenance, gas servicing, maintenance and installations, electrical works and a 24 hour a day, 365 days a year emergency call out service across all trades.

The service area aims to:

• Ensure that the all statutory compliance with industry standards, British standards and relevant Approved Codes of Practice are achieved.
• Repairs are carried out swiftly and to a high standard
• Projects are delivered on time and on budget

We are seeking positive, experienced, enthusiastic, talented and driven professionals who care about the development of our great city to join our busy, top performing, forward thinking Regulation services.

What is the job role?

As a Maintenance Engineer (Electrical), you’ll work across a range of Council buildings and properties, carrying out planned and reactive electrical maintenance, repairs and installations.

Your work will include:

• Planned and reactive electrical maintenance
• Installing and maintaining commercial lighting systems
• Installing EV charging points
• Installing and maintaining fire alarm systems
• Electrical repairs, fixtures and fittings
• Installing and maintaining commercial appliances
• Carrying out electrical inspections
• Ensuring work meets electrical Health & Safety and compliance requirements

You’ll work across a variety of Council settings, including schools, residential properties and commercial buildings, so no two days will be exactly the same.

What do we offer?

This is a great opportunity if you’re looking for the security and benefits of working for the Council, alongside a role that offers a good work-life balance.

You’ll benefit from:

• Local work – working across Coventry, without the long-distance travel often associated with similar roles
• Great working hours – 7.30am to 4.30pm, with a half day on Friday
• Annual leave – 28 days rising to 32 days.
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
• Additional tool allowance - £42.95 per month
• Standby allowance - up to £342.99 per week
• Out of Hours call out - Minimum 2 hours paid per call at the standard hourly rate when available, then time-and-a-half for additional hours worked.
• Enhanced overtime payments for weekend working
• Company van with fuel card. 
• Training and development paid for by the Council, with opportunities to cross-train and broaden your skills
• Less admin – you can focus on the job rather than ordering parts and managing the associated administration

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for an experienced electrician who can confidently carry out electrical repairs, maintenance and installations.

You’ll need:

• A recognised electrical qualification, such as City & Guilds, CITB, NVQ or equivalent
• Relevant experience working as an electrician or Maintenance Engineer (Electrical)
• Experience within a facilities, maintenance or repairs environment
• Knowledge and practical skills in electrical repairs and installations
• A full driving licence
• The ability to use computer systems
• Good communication skills and the ability to understand written instructions

Experience of reactive repairs and call-out work would be an advantage.

You must also have the right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship.

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies

Coventry City Council